The absentee ballot application must be returned to the Absentee Election Manager by the voter in person or by mail. The absentee ballot applications must be turned in no later than the fifth calendar day before the election.

An absentee ballot returned by mail must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the election. If hand-delivered, the ballot must be in the office of the Absentee Election Manager by the close of business (but no later than 5 p.m.) on the day prior to the election.